wars
what war ended imperialism
the spanish american war
A strong feeling of pride in one's country often leads people to imperialize to gain glory for their nation
nationalism
who colonized Sudan
Great Britain
Who colonized Egypt?
Britain
What was a positive effect of imperialism in Africa?
Improved sanitation and hospitals improved health and lifespans.
Yellow Journalists were:
newspaper reporters and illustrators who exaggerated stories in order to sell newspapers and fuel a war with Spain
a policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.
imperialism
What were the positive effects of imperialism?
Modern technology, modern medicine, schools, development of infrastructure - roads, ports, railroads
What happened as a result of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885?
Europeans divided Africa into colonies
. Which countries colonized the greatest area of Africa?
France and Great Britain
What was the biggest reason why the U.S. was involved in foreign affairs during this time?
money/economic
most direct form of control
colony
Imperialism was brought on as a result of
Industrialization
he belief that Europeans had developed to a higher level than non-Europeans
Social Darwinism
Many of the political divisions that occurred in Africa were made as a result of the
Congress of Berlin.
The U.S. declared war on Spain after
the Maine exploded in Havana Harbor
abusive behavior towards members of another race
racism
Imperialism affected almost the entire continent of
africa
What does the White Man's Burden mean?
because the Europeans believed they were superior to other people
One of the most important motives for the European imperialism in Africa in the late 1800s was that Africa provided a source of
raw materials used in industry
After the war, the U.S. gained control of
Puerto Rico
Dutch settlers in south Africa
boers
Why did the government of Great Britain build railroads, schools, and irrigation systems in colonial India?
to strengthen its political and economic control in India
"The sun never set on this empire".
british
Which nation had the most colonies in Africa
britain